Christina Freeman
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Christina Freeman is running for election for Mayor of Jersey City in New Jersey. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Christina Freeman was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She earned a high school diploma from St. Anthony High School. Her career experience includes working as a Jersey City police officer, small business owner, and community advocate. Freeman has been affiliated with Blacks In Law Enforcement Servicing the Community (B.L.E.S.C.).[1]
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2025
See also: Mayoral election in Jersey City, New Jersey (2025)
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
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2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Christina Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Freeman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Christina Freeman
Lifelong Jersey City resident • Single mother • Police officer • Honors student at NJCU.
I was born and raised in Jersey City — from Greenville to West Bergen — and I’ve dedicated my life to serving this community. As a police officer, I’ve worked on the frontlines of public safety; as a mother, I understand the urgency of building a city where families can thrive; and as a student of Sociology, I’ve studied the systems that shape our lives.
I’m running for Mayor to bring transparency, equity, and opportunity to every neighborhood. My vision is rooted in protecting our residents, making housing affordable, supporting small businesses, and preserving the cultural legacy that makes Jersey City home. I believe leadership means working with the people, not just for them — and I’m ready to stand up for Jersey City. - Putting People Before Politics
I will lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that the needs of residents, including the youth, guide every decision made in Jersey City. I’ll make sure young people have a voice in shaping Jersey City’s future.
- A Safer & Affordable Jersey City
I intend to strengthen community-led public safety initiatives and end rent control loopholes, I’ll fight to keep neighborhoods safe and ensure residents can afford to stay in their homes.
- Preserving Our City’s Legacy While Building Its Future
I will protect the cultural history and diversity that make Jersey City unique, while fostering sustainable development, small business growth, and opportunities for every generation.
Public Safety: Strengthening community-led safety initiatives, building trust between residents and law enforcement, and ensuring every neighborhood is safe.
Housing Affordability: Closing rent control loopholes, expanding affordable housing, and creating homeownership pathways for longtime and returning residents.
Youth Empowerment: Expanding mentorship, vocational training, arts, and youth advisory boards so young people have a real voice in city policy.
Sustainable Development & Equity:
Promoting growth that benefits everyone, protecting cultural history, supporting small businesses, and investing in infrastructure and green spaces. I look up to Viola Richardson, a history-maker in Jersey City who served both as a police officer and as the first African American woman elected to the City Council. She broke barriers while staying connected to the people she served, leading with accessibility, honesty, and compassion. Her life’s work showed that you can serve with both strength and empathy. I want to follow her example by remaining grounded in the community, leading with integrity, and ensuring every resident feels seen and represented.
The most important characteristics for an elected official are integrity, transparency, accountability, and empathy. Integrity ensures decisions are made honestly and in the public’s best interest. Transparency builds trust by keeping residents informed and involved. Accountability means owning both successes and mistakes. And empathy allows an official to truly understand and respond to the needs of all communities.
As Mayor, the core responsibilities are to lead with vision, integrity, and accountability while putting the needs of the people first. That means ensuring public safety through well-trained and community-centered services; keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and vibrant; managing the city’s finances responsibly and transparently; and making sure every decision promotes fairness, opportunity, and quality of life for all residents. It means protecting housing affordability, supporting small businesses, and holding developers accountable so growth benefits everyone—not just a few. I believe the Mayor must be the city’s chief advocate, problem-solver, and bridge-builder, working every day to make sure Jersey City is a place where families can thrive for generations.
I want my legacy to be that I became the first Black female mayor of Jersey City and the first in my family to step into the realm of political office—something I know makes my family proud. I want my journey to inspire future generations to believe they can achieve extraordinary things, even when the odds are against them. Part of that legacy will be the Freeman Legacy Housing Program, which helps families afford and keep a piece of Jersey City for themselves and future generations.
The first historical event I remember is September 11, 2001. I was 13 years old and in class when I saw the first plane crash into the first tower, and then watched as both towers collapsed. It was a horrific sight, especially given Jersey City’s proximity to New York. I will never forget that day.
I started working at Burger King at the age of 16 as a drive-thru cashier for four years.
My favorite book is The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein. It’s a powerful reminder to trust the process of life, even during uncertainty, and to approach challenges with faith instead of fear. The book inspires me to lead with positivity, stay grounded in my purpose, and believe that every setback can be transformed into an opportunity for growth.
One of my biggest struggles has been balancing my responsibilities as a single mother, a police officer, a student, and a community leader while still pursuing my dreams. There were times when the weight of those roles felt overwhelming, but they also taught me resilience, discipline, and the importance of prioritizing what truly matters. Those challenges shaped me into who I am today—determined, compassionate, and committed to helping others overcome their own obstacles.
To me, being a mayor means being the representative of the people—someone who listens before acting, puts the community’s needs ahead of politics, and uses the office to uplift every neighborhood. It’s about setting a vision that reflects the hopes of the people, making tough decisions with integrity, and showing up in times of both celebration and crisis. A true mayor leads by example, builds trust, and works every day to make sure residents feel safe, heard, and proud to call the city home.
The ideal relationship between the mayor and city council should be rooted in mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to serving the public. While the mayor oversees day-to-day operations and the council focuses on legislation and policy, both must work as partners—aligning priorities, exchanging information honestly, and holding each other accountable. Disagreements will happen, but they should be handled professionally and with the understanding that the ultimate goal is improving the quality of life for all residents. Collaboration, not competition.
I love that the city is very diverse and the great resturants.
Over the next decade, Jersey City’s greatest challenges will be affordability, education, and infrastructure. Rising housing costs continue to push out longtime residents, and without stronger protections and truly affordable development, we risk losing the very communities that make our city vibrant. Our schools and educational facilities need modernization, investment in technology, and expanded programs to meet the needs of a growing and diverse student population. At the same time, aging infrastructure—from roads and transit to water and sewer systems—must be upgraded to handle future growth and climate impacts.
The ideal relationship between the city and the state government should be a partnership built on collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. The city should have the flexibility to address local needs while the state provides support, resources, and policy alignment that strengthen our ability to serve residents. This means open lines of communication, joint problem-solving on issues like housing, infrastructure, and public safety, and ensuring that state legislation reflects the realities and priorities of our city.
The ideal relationship between the city and the federal government should be cooperative, supportive, and focused on delivering tangible benefits to residents. The federal government should provide funding, technical assistance, and policy guidance that help the city address major challenges—such as infrastructure upgrades, housing affordability, climate resilience, and public safety—while respecting local priorities and decision-making.
The ideal relationship between the mayor’s office and law enforcement should be rooted in trust, accountability, and shared commitment to community safety. The mayor must ensure law enforcement has the resources, training, and leadership needed to protect residents while also upholding transparency, fairness, and respect for all communities. This partnership should balance proactive crime prevention with community engagement.
One story that has stayed with me is of a homeless family who had been passed from one system to another, never finding real stability. Their struggle with poverty and displacement highlighted the deep gaps in our safety net and how easy it is for families to fall through the cracks. Hearing their experience reinforced my commitment to creating stronger housing programs, supportive services, and policies that ensure no family in Jersey City is left without a safe place to call home.
I am a self-published children's book author; my pen name is C. L. Freeman.
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